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SUMMARY:First Wednesday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food\, fellowship\, and seasonal activities for all ages on the first Wednesday of each month! \nPlease register to aid in preparations\, noting dates you plan to attend and any dietary restrictions or food allergies in the memo field.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/first-wednesday-potluck-9/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T183000
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SUMMARY:Chancel Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Adults and high school youth rehearse music for worship in the Chancel at the front of the Sanctuary. No audition required. Email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/chancel-choir-rehearsal-141/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T203000
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CREATED:20250225T162510Z
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings diaper packing with Cadette Girl Scouts
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-with-cadette-girl-scouts/
LOCATION:Room M
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CREATED:20230714T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T003711Z
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SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:As part of Interfaith Action of Evanston\, First Church hosts a weekly soup kitchen each Thursday evening.  A host team of First Church volunteers is needed each week\, and 5-6 times a year we also need cooking teams.   Interested in helping?  Please contact Dave Koester (davekoester57@gmail.com) about current scheduling needs.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/soup-kitchen/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Koester":MAILTO:davekoester57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T090000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20250225T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T163019Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-gathering-3/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Dining Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20250130T180732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T180827Z
UID:10008566-1741507200-1741539600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Sunday School for Preschool-6th Grade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-for-preschool-6th-grade/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Classrooms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T101500
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20240813T145144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T163149Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday School
DESCRIPTION:Sunday School takes place before Worship from 9:15-10:15 a.m. from mid-September through May\, with an emphasis on learning and responding to stories in the Bible through reading\, conversation\, and play. Sunday School is offered for children ages Pre-K-6th grade. Classroom locations are posted throughout the building.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/sunday-school-8/2025-03-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20240829T163541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T163541Z
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SUMMARY:Connect456
DESCRIPTION:Connect456 is designed to help children in grades 4-6 connect to the church community as older elementary and middle school students preparing to make their own way at First Church. Each week features a unique means of connecting\, including serving in leadership with younger children\, learning about our church history and United Methodist identity\, observing worship and more!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/connect456-10/2025-03-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20240829T163813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T181827Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Chapel seeks to excite and build confidence in children’s experience of worship and sense of belonging at First Church. Children ages three through 3rd grade are invited to experience the wonder of worship and joy of service in a lively\, child-friendly setting. Throughout the program year\, children take part in the seasons of the Christian year\, exploring rituals\, sacraments\, and songs of our worship tradition as well as hands-on aspects of our church mission that children might shape and help share the story of our faith.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-chapel-38/2025-03-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20240828T194036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T194036Z
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SUMMARY:Eucharist Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/eucharist-service/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T130000
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CREATED:20250216T204703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T154451Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Council
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Council acts as both a work committee and an advisory board to the Director of Children’s Ministry. The Children’s Council focuses on formulating and supporting the vision of our various children’s ministries. We consult with the Director of Children’s Ministries to plan the yearlong calendar. Under the umbrella of Children’s Ministries are the following programs: Sunday School\, Chapel\, Connect 456\, Nursery\, Summer Camps (Creation Camp\, VBS\, Family Camp)\, Fellowship Groups\, Pageant\, and holiday celebrations (e.g\, Advent\, Lent\, Easter).
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/childrens-council-4/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin McDonald":MAILTO:colin@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T143000
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CREATED:20250215T164333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T164333Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Fellowship Lenten Study Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/mens-fellowship-lenten-study-group/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Hagedorn":MAILTO:jehdvm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T153000
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CREATED:20250303T182203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T182203Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Communities & ICE
DESCRIPTION:First United Methodist Church members are invited to an information session regarding how faith communities can prepare and respond in this time of ever-changing immigration policies. At this event\, folks will learn ways to respond if ICE enters your building\, Know Your Rights basics\, and learn how to prepare congregations to respond. This is a great event for usher/welcoming teams\, safety teams\, immigration justice teams\, etc.! Speakers include Rev. Luke Harris-Ferree\, Rev. Eileen Wiviott\, Commander Scott Sophier\, Evanston Police Community Relations Unit\, and Liza Roberson-Young\, City of Evanston – Welcoming City Ordinance.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/faith-communities-ice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20250121T182855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T182855Z
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SUMMARY:Lent Contemplative Prayer Group
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lent-contemplative-prayer-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20250203T175336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T175336Z
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SUMMARY:Lent Contemplative Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:Lent Contemplative Prayer Group In the 1960s\, the well-known Trappist monk\, Thomas Merton\, brought contemplative practice out of the cloister into the realm of ordinary people. In the 1970s\, Father Thomas Keating developed a form of contemplative practice called centering prayer; and John Main\, a Benedictine monk\, advocated a practice of contemplative meditation. We will be utilizing the small group format for contemplative practice outlined in the book “Where Two or Three Are Gathered” by Rev. Daniel Prechtel with an emphasis on lectio (reading)\, meditatio (meditation)\, oratio (prayer)\, and contemplatio (contemplation). The contemplative practice group will meet on Mondays\, March 10th – April 14th during Lent\, from 10:30am-11:30am on zoom and will be facilitated by Glynis Doyle and Maryellen Scott. If you have any questions\, would like to receive an outline of the format of the class\, or would like to register\, you can contact Glynis at dleedoyle@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/lent-contemplative-prayer-group-2/2025-03-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T204500
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20240828T222052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T222539Z
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SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2024-25 Communications Commitee meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm online.   Questions?  Please reach out to committee chair Andy Shotwell at ashotwell@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/communications-committee-meeting-10/2025-03-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Shotwell":MAILTO:ashotwell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20240828T203725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T203725Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/archives-committee-2/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Archives-Room 37
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20240828T200726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T200726Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/church-council-meeting-2/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20250216T144450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T144450Z
UID:10008844-1741766400-1741798800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Organ Tuning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/organ-tuning-5/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20230908T024328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T185340Z
UID:10003773-1741773600-1741777200@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Coffee\, Conversation\, and Friends
DESCRIPTION:This group of women “of a certain age” meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Year round we gather at LePeep in Evanston for informal conversations on a wide variety of topics: books\, the news\, restaurants\, grandchildren\, and places to visit. No matter what’s on the table\, we are all ears. Come join the conversation and make some new friends.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/coffee-conversation-and-friends-6-2/2025-03-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T191500
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20240828T202420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T170358Z
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SUMMARY:Handbell Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:The Handbell Choir plays in worship seasonally. Basic music reading skills required (instrumentalists are especially welcome). Open to adults and youth in grades 6-12. New members are welcome throughout the year – email Dr. Brian Schoettler for more information.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/handbell-choir-rehearsal-32/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Choir Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schoettler":MAILTO:brian@faithatfirst.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20250303T185438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T185438Z
UID:10008885-1741858200-1741879800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Piano Tunings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/piano-tunings-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20250225T164036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T164036Z
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Woman’s Club of Evanston Revue\, “Life is But a Meme!” benefiting the Ted Fund. Ladies night is Thursday\, March 13 at 8 PM. Doors open at 7:30 at the WCE clubhouse\, 1702 Chicago Ave. Tickets are $50 each. Evelyn McGowan reserved a table for us. There are several seats left! Come for the songs and skits\, laugh about Evanston and our world \, support the all-volunteer cast\, and benefit the Ted Fund! http://tedfund.org/ (a great cause!). We will meet for dinner at Prairie Moon at 6pm before the show. If you just want to come for dinner\, please email Linda Federer at lfederer30@gmail.com. \nYou can pay Evelyn McGowan via cash\, check \, PayPal (em4mail@gmail.com)\, or please email for Venmo or Zelle. It’s always a fun event!
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/moms-night-out-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20240606T170839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T170839Z
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SUMMARY:Apollo Chorus of Chicago Concert
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 13\, 2025 rehearsal (evening\, time TBD)\nSaturday\, March 15\, 2025 concert (Brahms’ Requiem)\nWill need dining room and Glenna Hall
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/apollo-chorus-of-chicago-concert/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20240917T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T183404Z
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SUMMARY:Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:The Earth Care Committee holds its monthly Styrofoam collection time at First UMC Evanston on the third Saturday of the month at the Church Street entrance between 10am and Noon. Material to be collected includes all clean No. 6 plastic foam. Acceptable items include disposable coffee cups; take out containers (such as clamshells); plastic plates\, bowls and cutlery; meat and poultry foam trays and packing foam. When recycled\, these items can be processed into a material used to make park benches\, picture frames\, and other items. Recycling these items helps keep this harmful plastic\, which cannot be processed locally\, out of the waste stream.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/styrofoam-collection/2025-03-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20250209T180812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T180812Z
UID:10008615-1742032800-1742043600@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Jerry Specht Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/jerry-specht-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20250218T174715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T174715Z
UID:10008864-1742045400-1742050800@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Peace Circle
DESCRIPTION:Peace Circles are one way to join the separated. In areas of conflict and misunderstanding around areas of division\, be it race\, gender\, age\, sexual orientation and many isms that you may identify\, it is a format of listening to each other’s stories by responding to prompts. This is an effort to join what divides and joins us in being a beloved community. I am requesting a sign up of a limit of 14 participants. Once people have registered\, I will send information on the circle format.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/peace-circle/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20250211T173124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T173124Z
UID:10008631-1742083200-1742169599@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:New Member Sunday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/new-member-sunday-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20250210T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T174900Z
UID:10008618-1742117400-1742126400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Styrofoam Collection
DESCRIPTION:Bring your Styrofoam to Church to be Recycled!\nEvery 3rd Saturday of the month\, 10 am to 12 noon\, at the Church Street entrance.\nAnd now every the 3rd Sunday of the month\, near the front office.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/styrofoam-collection-2/2025-03-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250316T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T140642
CREATED:20240409T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181329Z
UID:10007341-1742124600-1742126400@faithatfirst.org
SUMMARY:Earth Care Lending Library
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to continue growing in your understanding of environmental justice and how to care for God’s creation? \nVisit the Earth Care Lending Library\, which is open every 2nd Sunday after worship in Great Hall. A small lending library with books for readers of all ages\, the titles were curated by the Earth Care Committee and include Newbery Award-winning children’s  books\, as well as titles by leading voices from the spiritual and scientific communities.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/earth-care-lending-library-2/2025-03-16/
LOCATION:Great Hall
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